The world according to … whom? Mapping and talking about stereotypes
I wonder if students sitting in front of a large display outside my office have noticed that the subject is potent: Stereotypes.
For-credit IL courses: Do you teach one?
If you are (or have been) participating in a for-credit IL course at a Canadian university or college, we’d love to hear from you.
60 years of service: First Nation public libraries in Ontario
First Nation libraries, like the one in Moose Factory, make profound contributions to their communities.
Enriching learning through game-based pedagogy
Games can increase learner attention and retention—for learners of all ages.
Whither libraries in telecom policy?
Telecommunications policy may not be viewed as a core issue in the LIS field but the policy asserts a primary influence on the digital divides including issues of rural broadband connectivity and of digital literacy.
Inclusive librarianship: On white fragility
Because whiteness functions as normative and invisible, it is often very difficult for white people specifically to see whiteness.
Journée congrès: L’ABO-Franco
Le conseil francophone de l’Association des bibliothèques de l’Ontario (L’ABO-Franco) recherche des professionnels de l’information qui désireraient présenter une communication, partager les résultats d’une…
Open call for applications
Do you love the library world of ideas, activities, trends, and issues? Would you like to work as a member of a creative team that…
Sharks, dinosaurs, outer space and more … Building comprehensive virtual reality programming
Virtual Reality (VR) is an emerging technology that aligns perfectly with our collective service goals to foster innovation and discovery.
The Spark: Community-led initiatives at Brockville Public Library
In endeavoring to to meet the needs of our communities, we as library staff have to ignite the sparks.
Values in action: A conversation about library governance
“To govern: To conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people).” As is so often the case, the dictionary definition…
He reo e kōrerotia ana. He reo ka ora: Subject headings, a living language and Māori well-being
Ko tēnēi te mihi ki te tangata o te whenua nei. Karanga mai, mihi mai, karanga atu ra. I would like to acknowledge the…
Global Accessibility Awareness Day in libraries: What is it and how to mark the day
Many of us take web access for granted—we do not have special needs which might complicate our interaction with web interfaces or prevent our…